Dear Eric:
My good friend has been with her boyfriend for more than 20 years. She finally moved into his house after her mom died a year and a half ago. They attend each other’s family events – weddings, funerals, birthdays, sports events, work parties – and he tells her he loves her.
He’s had every detail of his future wedding already planned out, including who the groomsmen will be and where he wants to get married. Unfortunately, after every holiday or special event, there’s never an engagement ring for my friend. His girlfriend before my friend was a thinner blonde who dumped him.
After more than 20 years, do you think he’ll ever propose and get married to my friend?
– Bridesmaid-in-Waiting
Dear Bridesmaid:
Sure, it’s possible. It’ll be even more likely to happen if your friend a